The machine’s final technical specs are still unknown and it’s currently code-named Piston. However, Techland.com is reporting that it could have a quad-core processor and support 8GB of DDR3 RAM and sell for $999.

If Valve’s Steambox is actually released, it could potentially change the face of gaming forever. There are also rumours circulating that Piston could be just one of numerous prototypes Valve has contracted out to other companies to work on. More information will probably trickle out over the course of this week as CES continues.